Castle View Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 227 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Primary School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,516 | #1496 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15567 of 15,697 | #15514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 130 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Matlock | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.castleviewmatlock.com | stjosephsmatlock.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (5.8 vs 6.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (37% vs 33%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 156 students compared with 130.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castle View Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle View Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Primary School: 130. St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Castle View Primary School is 1500th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1496th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).